Rep. Fedorchak vows to protect Social Security during virtual town hall

Julie Fedorchak’s first public forum since taking office wasn’t held in a gym or town hall—it happened over the phone, reaching thousands of North Dakotans from their own homes. In the spotlight: Social Security, Medicaid, and education funding. Fedorchak assured constituents that core benefits aren’t being cut, but acknowledged big changes are coming. The conversation was civil, candid, and occasionally sharp, reflecting a nation still figuring out how to talk—and disagree—about the programs that shape daily life. Michael Achterling with the North Dakota Monitor has the full story linked below.